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Nov 23, 2021

US Fiscal Confidence Falls to 7-Year Low amid Rising Concerns about Inflation and as Lawmakers Advance Major Legislation

“This seven-year low in our fiscal confidence index is a clear sign that voters are concerned about our nation’s fiscal sustainability, and Congress should keep this in mind as they shape major budget legislation,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/11/fci-press-release

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Dec 16, 2021

Peterson Foundation Statement on $29 Trillion in National Debt

“The unfortunate milestone of $29 trillion in debt is a stark reminder that our nation’s fiscal foundation is insecure and unsustainable." said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/12/peterson-foundation-statement-on-29-trillion-in-national-debt

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Nov 18, 2021

Peterson Foundation Statement on CBO Score of Build Back Better Act

“This CBO score is the latest evidence that this bill needs to be improved as it moves through the legislative process," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/11/peterson-foundation-statement-on-cbo-score-of-build-back-better-act

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Oct 28, 2021

Increase in Voter Concern about National Debt Reaches All-Time High as Budget Negotiations Continue

“This record level of voter concern about our national debt reinforces the urgent need for fiscal responsibility and should encourage lawmakers to fulfill their promise to fully fund new programs,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/10/fci-press-release

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Oct 28, 2021

Peterson Foundation Statement on Build Back Better Framework

“Timing gimmicks not only game the budget, but can be highly disruptive to our economy and society because of the year-to-year uncertainty they present for millions of Americans," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/10/peterson-foundation-statement-on-build-back-better-framework

Press Releases & Statements

Aug 20, 2013

A New Way To Look At Our National Debt

The Peter G. Peterson Foundation launches an original series of interactive data visualizations that are a new way to look at our national fiscal picture.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/press-advisory-a-new-way-to-look-at-our-national-debt

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Jan 30, 2013

Fiscal Confidence Index Results for January 2013; FCI Value: 40

Americans are increasingly concerned about the nation's long-term debt and pessimistic about Washington's ability to make progress in addressing the debt, according to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation's latest Fiscal Confidence Index, a monthly measure of public attitudes about the nation's long-term debt and the efforts elected leaders are making to address the debt.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2013/01/fci-press-release

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Sep 15, 2021

Peterson Foundation Statement on Reconciliation Bill Progress in the House

“As the bill moves through the process, there is no shortage of options to fully pay for these new programs using credible offsets and realistic assumptions," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/09/peterson-foundation-statement-on-reconciliation-bill-progress-in-the-house

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Sep 28, 2021

New Poll: 9 in 10 Democrats and Republicans want Budget Reconciliation Package Fully Paid For

“Voters have made it overwhelmingly clear that they want their leaders to pay for all new spending with credible offsets, and they strongly support many proposed options to fully fund the package,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/09/fci-press-release

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Jun 17, 2021

Peterson Foundation Statement on Infrastructure Policy Developments

“As leaders continue to seek bipartisan common ground on investments in our nation’s infrastructure, it’s critical that they maintain a fiscally responsible approach and pay for their priorities," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/06/peterson-foundation-statement-on-infrastructure-policy-developments